| April 2015
- Case History - Anuru Dominic |
| Dominic is an 8
year old boy who was admitted to Acheru on 23 February 2015,
presenting with an exposed bone on his leg. The history of his
condition is unclear however 3 years ago he developed
osteomyelitis in the lower 1/3 of the right femur. The history
of medical attention is also not clear. The child was found in
the community and residing with a grandparent who was elderly
and blind. Sadly Dominic’s parents are separated and
neither he nor his grandparent know where they are. |
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| On his first
assessment at Acheru, Dominic presented with exposed bone
particles in the lower 1/3 of the right thigh. The site of the
exposed bone was clearly infected as there was a considerable
amount of pus discharging form the site and there was a bad
smell. |
| After
examination and assessment, investigations in form of x-rays and
laboratory tests were done. On 2nd March 2015, a sequestrectomy
and biopsy surgery was carried out. This was followed with
medication, nursing procedures and physiotherapy at Acheru. So
far he is making good progress and is still at Acheru. |
